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- Using electrons in the outermost energy level, draw the dot (.) and cross (X) diagrams to represent bonding in.
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Using electrons in the outermost energy level, draw the dot (.) and cross (X) diagrams to represent bonding in.
a)(i) C2H6 (C = 6, H = 1)
(ii) NH4Cl (N = 7, H = l, Cl = 17)
b)The formula of a complex ion is 
name the type of bond that is likely to exist between copper and
ammonia in the complex.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- The mass of a solution A is 120g. This solution has 8g of salt A dissolved in it. The solubility of this salt is 25g/100g...(Solved)
The mass of a solution A is 120g. This solution has 8g of salt A dissolved in it. The solubility of this salt is 25g/100g of water at 300C. 55g of salt A are added to the solution at 300C. How much of salt A will remain undissolved.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- A certain carbonate,JCO3, reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid according to the equation below.(Solved)
A certain carbonate, JCO3, reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid according to the equation below.
If 1gof the carbonate reacts completely with 20cm³ of 1M hydrochloric acid, calculate the relative atomic mass of J. (C = 12, O = 16).
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- The thermodynamic equation for the formation of ammonia in the Haber process is:(Solved)
The thermodynamic equation for the formation of ammonia in the Haber process is:
State and explain one way in which the yield of ammonia can be increased.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- A metal oxide has a formula M2 O3.
(a) Write an equation to show how M form an ion.
(b) Write the formula of the chloride...(Solved)
A metal oxide has a formula M2 O3.
(a) Write an equation to show how M form an ion.
(b) Write the formula of the chloride of M.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- If after 112 days 1/16 of polonium remained, calculate the half-life of polonium.(Solved)
If after 112 days 1/16 of polonium remained, calculate the half-life of polonium.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Radioactive polonium – 216 decay as shown below.(Solved)
Radioactive polonium – 216 decay as shown below.
Find the value of M and n.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- The flow chart below gives some reactions starting with ethane. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The flow chart below gives some reactions starting with ethane. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Draw the structure of compounds:
P:
Q:
(b) Write the name of Compound R.
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- An approximately X molar solution of potassium managanate (VII) solution was standardized against precisely 0.1M iron (II) ammonium sulphate [(NH4)3 Fe (SO4)2. 6H2O] solution. 25.0cm³...(Solved)
An approximately X molar solution of potassium managanate (VII) solution was standardized against precisely 0.1M iron (II) ammonium sulphate [(NH4)3 Fe (SO4)2. 6H2O] solution. 25.0cm³ of the solution of the iron (II) salt were oxidized by 24.15cm³ of the manganate (VII) solution. The equation of the reaction is:
What is the molarity of the potassium manganate (III) solution?
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- An ion of element X is represented as:(Solved)
An ion of element X is represented as:
(i) Write electronic configuration of ion of X.
(ii) To which group does element X belong?
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- The apparatus below was used to separate a mixture of liquid A and B.(Solved)
The apparatus below was used to separate a mixture of liquid A and B.
(i) State two properties of the liquids that make it possible to separate them are using such apparatus.
(ii) Give the name of the above apparatus.
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- Two samples of equal volumes of water were put in 250cm³ beaker and heated for 10 minutes. Sample 1 registered a higher temperature than sample...(Solved)
Two samples of equal volumes of water were put in 250cm³ beaker and heated for 10 minutes. Sample 1 registered a higher temperature than sample 2.
State the conditions under which flame I is produced in Bunsen burner.
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- A patient was given tablets with prescription 2 x 3 on the envelope. Clearly outline how the patient should take the tablets.(Solved)
A patient was given tablets with prescription 2 x 3 on the envelope. Clearly outline how the patient should take the tablets.
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- Study the following reaction scheme for the extraction of zinc metal and then answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the following reaction scheme for the extraction of zinc metal and then answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name two chief ores from which zinc can be extracted
(b) (i) Name the reducing agents used in the reduction chamber.
(ii) Write the equations for the reduction process to obtain zinc
(c) Identify the following:
Solid K
Liquid L
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- When electric current is passed through Copper (II) sulphate solution for several hours as shown in the diagram below, a gas that relights a glowing...(Solved)
When electric current is passed through Copper (II) sulphate solution for several hours as shown in the diagram below, a gas that relights a glowing splint is produced at electrode R.
(i) Which of the electrodes is the cathode? Give a reason.
(ii) State and explain the observations that would be made at the electrodes.
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- The table below gives reduction potentials obtained when the half – cells for each of the metals represented by letters,V,W,X, Y and Z were connected...(Solved)
The table below gives reduction potentials obtained when the half – cells for each of the metals represented by letters,V,W,X, Y and Z were connected to a copper half – cell as the reference electrode.
(a) What is metal X likely to be? Give a reason.
(b) Which of the metals cannot be displaced from the solution of its salt by any other metals in the Table? Give a reason.
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- Explain why the reaction between 1g of potassium carbonate and 2M HCl is faster than the reaction between 1g sodium carbonate and 2M ethanoic acid.(Solved)
Explain why the reaction between 1g of potassium carbonate and 2M HCl is faster than the reaction between 1g sodium carbonate and 2M ethanoic acid.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Write the equation for the reaction between dilute ethanoic acid and solid sodium carbonate(Solved)
Write the equation for the reaction between dilute ethanoic acid and solid sodium carbonate
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- Under certain condition ethanoic acid ( C2H4O2) and ethanol ( C2 H5 OH) react to form a sweet smelling compound.
(i) What is the general name...(Solved)
Under certain condition ethanoic acid ( C2H4O2) and ethanol ( C2 H5 OH) react to form a sweet smelling compound.
(i) What is the general name of the compound to which the sweet smelling compound belongs?
(ii) Write the structural formula of the sweet smelling compound
(iii) Give the conditions for the formation of the sweet smelling compound
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)
- The structure below represent two cleansing agents(Solved)
The structure below represent two cleansing agents
(a) In the table below,give one advantage and one disadvantage of using each one of them
(b) Which of the two cleaning agents is the better for washing. Explain.
Date posted: March 28, 2019. Answers (1)